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W46

Non-billable

Contact with hypodermic needle

W46 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with hypodermic needle. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W46.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W46?
W46 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contact with hypodermic needle". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W46 a billable code?
No — W46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W46.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W46?
W46 has 2 more specific child codes, including W46.0, W46.1.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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